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JCZ 2348

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

85,796 mi
Last recorded85,796 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 2348
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 85,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor . By drivers seat rear mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 85,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 85,442 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 84,751 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,749 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Fail 16 Jul 2015 78,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,770 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 75,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,056 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil level light on but level ok

Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil level light on but level ok

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,704 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,943 miles

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2011 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2010 50,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 50,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 39,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 84,407 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,685 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 38,685 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 38,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 78,574 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?

Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
4,285
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
20,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,228
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,240
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,258
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 5,626
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,357
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JCZ 2348 is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 99,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Calibra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCZ 2348, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Calibra typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JCZ 2348 is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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